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  • Hike at Cook Forest State Park With 52 Hike Challange

    This is an amazing hike through the ancient hemlocks. We will hike approximately 3 miles on the Rhododendron and Indian Trails. Join 52 Hike Challenge Pennsylvania Chapter for a hike to celebrate "The Reset." The Reset is a national call to take a break from screens and reconnect with people and places in our community for 24 hours. You can signup to join The Reset at the-reset.org. We will meet to hike at theCooks Forest park office. GPS DD: Lat. 41.33342 Long. -79.20991 As of today, the swinging bridge is closed so we will use Indian and Rhodedndren Trails to hike into the Forest Cathedral, home to some of the most magnificent trees in PA. If the swinging bridge is repaired for this hike will will take Tom's Run Trail. Expect elevation gain and tree roots and a moderate level hike. We will be hiking at 2.0 mph or less so don't be afraid to join us. No one is left behind and we love to pause for photos. This is one of the most magical hikes in Pennsylvania. Will will hike in the snow UNLESS the snow is too deep for hiking or frigid temperatures. Please bring traction if you have it, the 10 essentials including water and snacks, and be sure to dress in layers

  • Writer’s Block Party Meeting

    January 25th 2pm At Watershed Books By Watershed Books Join us for our monthly, free writer's meeting! Bring your unpublished work to share with the group for inspirational feedback and encouragement. Whether you write to the prompt or not, we want to see what you're working on! The prompt this month is "Shared Table: Write about a fictional meal with a real person" and in honor of that prompt, we want to invite you to bring a small shared dish. Hope to see you there! We have new ideas and experiences up our sleeves and you won't want to miss it

  • Holy Spirit Leading Conference

    Brookville House of Worship invites the community to a one-day conference focused on Holy Spirit leading, worship, and spiritual renewal. This event will feature two sessions at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM, offering opportunities to attend one or both. Worship will be led by Brookville House of Worship along with True North, creating an atmosphere of praise, reflection, and connection. All are welcome to attend this public event.

  • Bereavement Support Group

    PennHigh lands Health Care

    February 19th at 2:30 By Penn Highlands Healthcare At Penn Highlands Healthcare at Home, 298 Main Street, Brookville The death of a loved one can be a traumatic experience physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually. Bereavement support groups offer a comfortable setting where a person who has experienced a loss can find caring, comfort, support and information in a confidential atmosphere. Penn Highlands Healthcare at Home offers this free monthly adult meeting to all area residents. Confidentiality is respected, no reservation is needed. For more information contact: MaryLou Wehler, Bereavement Coordinator, 814-788-8002

  • Otter Watch

    Cook Forest State Park 100 PA 36, Cooksburg, PA, United States

    Please bring your binoculars and spotting scopes to the Park Office for a driving tour to otter hotspots along the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River.  This is the prime time of the year to     witness otter activity.  Chances are good to observe otter sign such as slides, tracks, and latrines along the banks of the river.  Hot chocolate and coffee will be available at the Park Office to warm us up.  Maybe we’ll even get a chance to see a river otter romp in action!

  • Polar Bear Float

    Cook Forest State Park 100 PA 36, Cooksburg, PA, United States

    Cook Forest State Park will be conducting an interpretive cold weather kayaking trip on the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River.  Join the flotilla and celebrate the last days of winter on this 4-7 mile interpretive float.  Bald eagles, river otter, mink, and mergansers have been known to make an appearance.  Cost is $40/boat (bring your own or we’ll supply you one) with check or money order made out to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  Lunch provided.  All monies raised go towards future programming at Cook Forest State Park.  Participants must pre-register by 3/6/26 by contacting the Park Office at (814)744-8407.  Prior kayak training participants receive a 50% discount.  Safety is of utmost importance.  All participants must have the following required safety equipment or will not be permitted to

    $40